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Monday, May 17, 2010

Kidney failure is one of the most dreaded diseases. Even when one knows, it is coming, there is not much that one can do. Mainstream treatment normally means dialysis or transplant. Both are expensive and very taxing on the patient. Not to mention the difficulty of finding right donor in time. Economic cost of Dialysis in India would be about Rs 2-3 lakhs per year.

But there is a way out.

Some of the Naturopaths and traditional medicine practitioners have been working with kidney patients and I have the privilege of working with one of them. I write below what we do so, that more people can know and benefit from it. The note is written in collaboration with Dr Jay Sanghvi who has been treating kidney patients through combination of Naturopathy, Ayurveda, and Yoga for more than 25 years.

We combine various simple and safe treatments to enable patients take care of their kidney.

How does Naturopathy work?
- By reducing load on kidney by changing diet pattern
- By allowing time for kidney to rest & repair
- By activating other cleansing organs e.g. Bowel, Liver, and Skin to support kidney

How Naturopathy treatments work: Main aim of treatment is to give proper blood supply to kidney.
- treatments to improve functioning of kidney which is weak and malfunctioning.
- treatments to remove impurities sticking to kidney
- treatments to remove infection in chronic infective condition

Diet in kidney diseases:
Main aim of dietary plan is to decrease load on kidney by eliminating food that produces lot of by-products which in turn need to be filtered by kidney. The dietary plan also ensures that all the essential nutrients are made available thus allowing cleansing, repairing, and reconstruction. It also works towards restoring the natural balance of the body chemistry.
The diet plan is designed taking into consideration individual’s body constitution, state of disease and general health condition.

Normal course of treatment:
- 6 weeks at a Nature Cure Centre directly under supervision of doctor
- 2 to 3 months of treatment to be continued at home
- 3 weeks follow up treatment at Nature Cure Centre
This is general plan but varies as per need and condition of the individual.

Ideal cases for treatment through Naturopathy:
- Not yet started dialysis or doing dialysis for less than 3 months
- Haemoglobin level > 10
- Creatinine < 5
- Age < 60 yrs
- No other complications with kidney disease
- Clinically stable and other parameters under control
- One who has faith in Naturopathy & wishes to go for this treatment.

How we deal with current medication & treatments?
- Normally we continue the medication being taken by the patient before starting treatment
- When symptoms and parameters show improvement, medicine is reduced or replaced with herbal medicines e.g. when blood pressure is controlled, medicine is tapered and / or replaced with Ashwagandha, Gokshur, Punarnava
- Main goal is to reduce the load on kidney which is burdened by chemicals from medicines.

Role of Yoga in Treatment of Kidney:
Asanas are selected to promote blood flow towards kidney e.g. Uttanpadasana. Yogasana which gives gentle twisting, stretching, contracting spine through which natural massage to kidney is experienced and smooth muscles are also involved in the practise (this doesn't happen in exercise), thus decreasing lethargic tendency of kidney & increasing functioning of kidney.

Suddhi Kriya - Through different Suddhi Kriyas like Kapalbhati lot of toxic element is thrown outside through breath. This brings purification in blood as well as purification at cellular level thus decreasing work load on kidney.

Prana (Vital Force for life) - Above mentioned details are medically approved, but something which can only be experienced is Prana, Vital Force. Prana is major factor for health either physical or mental. All above practices brings balance in Prana (Vital Force) at subtler level of our existence where chemical or medicine can't reach, this opens many possible doors when medically we find the disease is un-curable.

For more information contact us at 02837-286812 or write at info@swashealthcare.com

Disclaimer:
This note is designed to help fellow Doctors understand our line of treatment better in order to use it for benefit of their patients. When shared with patients, it is just to serve as information on our line of treatment.
This note is not a substitute for expert medical advice and patients are advised not to use this note for self medication as it may harm the body.
Any medication or treatment should be taken only under guidance of an expert and treatment be started only under supervision of a qualified physician.

76 comments:

i studied all the details about the treatment of diabets and kidney failure .sir my father is having sugar he is having the problem of kidney failure we are taking the treatment of dialysis so we are planning to take the treatment of urs so send ur address to reddyncs@yahoo.in or call to 09886203183 pls

sir i studied all the details of kidney infections and failure. sir my mum is having right kidney infection we are planning to take naturopaths and yoga as my mum is not willing to see a doctor or do any surgery . sir will you send me a suggestion in my e-mail id. i am really confused. yumitweety26@yahoo.com

my father is suffering from kidney disease from two months ultimately he need to do Dialysis because his createnine level is 4.5 and from last one month he is undergoing Dialysis- my father age is only 62 years and having diabetes from one year- so please help me how to get out of Dialysis

sir, i am infected by some disease that is the muscle contraction in my backbone. this gives a pain while walking and sleeping. the main thing is i am taking pain killer tablets periodically some of them said it may cause kidney problem. but i didnt able to my day today work without the tablet named(nac 50).so give me any idea to protect my kidney.raidingstar@gmail.com

my mother in law is suffering from kidney disease from 6 months ultimately he need to do Dialysis as suggested by the doctor because her createnine level is 5. She is 54 years of age and having BP from past 25 years.please help me before she get in to Dialysis.

Respected sir my father is sufering from kiddney related problems since 3 and a half years his createnine level is 3.4. he is 58 years of age and and is suffering from BP for the last 36 years and is diabetic for the last 4 and a half year plz help for further treatment we want to consult u as soon as possible kindly send ur address and ph.no to dhruvnarang16@gmail.com or 9312333829 thanking youdhruv narang

as i have gone through your article i want to ask you as my mother has been diagnosed with kidney failure he createnine level is 6.9 and her urea level is 156 kindly tell me what can we do in this case....amanrikhy@gmail.com0998881600009041016000

Sir,I read ur article,My father is a diabetic and have kidney problem with createnine 6. Doctor has suggested for dialysis but we know its very expensive plus life long process. Please let me know your address for treatment and charges as well.Also let me know if we can continue our medicine with ur treatment or not. my mail id is reena.uce@gmail.com. Please reply as soon as possible.

sir, i found this article very interesting.i have one friend who is very poor and sole bread earner of his family.he dont have any financial support except his friends assistance.I have gone through this article today.His one kidney is already damaged and the other one is still ok.He was detected HIV only when he was hospitalized last month. he looked still ok but doctors do not want to remove the damaged kidney saying it is impossible. i want to help him i need your assistance and atleast some suggestion in this regard.also want to know whether any treatment can make his life simple. my email id is binoydeka@ymail.com. please help him as i cant see my friend die like this as he cant even afford dialysis with his limited capacity. please reply as soon as possible.

Hi,My father is recently diagnosed with Chronic kidney disease with the cretanine level at 1.79.He's been a diabetic patient since 10 years now. I need your suggestion as to how to proceed with further diagnosis and to see if i can start treatment with yourself.

Sir my mom is suffering from an acute kidney failure. She is undergoing her dialysis for past 4 months. Her cretinine is maintained at 5 constantly. Is there any way to cure her disease? she is 50 yrs old. Please help me out. My mom mean a lot to me. Please sir. Send me your suggestion to srividh1988@gmail.com

i am diabetic since 15 years and taking medicine regularly and is under control pp 265.now my stomach always feel heavy from bottom side. But my creatnine leval is 0.9.Kindly suggest what is the reason

Hallo Sir Greetings.I am undergoing dialysis for las 3 weeks in a hospital in Chennai, my craetine levels were identified as 16 when i got this problem and now my creatine level has come to 9.0 after 8 dialysis. I am aged 32 and I don't have pressure nor I am a diabetic. Pl suggest me should i still go for dialysis since the Drs are not even bothered and they don't even wanted to stop this treatment. When my craetine levels were high i was having blurred vison and i was getting tired very quickly, now i feel i have recovered physically and i wanted to stop this treatment as early as possible. Pl sugget.

my father (age-55yrs) is suffering from chronic renal failure and is undergoing dialysis since 26.07.2010 ..his hemoglobin is 10.2 .doctors suggested for transplant or continue dialysis. but we want to avoid it. please suggest a better way to get out of this problem..waiting for your kind reply..email id- freaks.outpouring@gmail.com...

Respected sir my father is sufering from kiddney related problems since 2 and a half years his createnine value is about 8. he is 53 years of age and and is suffering from BP for the last 6 years and is diabetic for the last 8 years.plz help for further treatment so that it cn cure permanently. We want to consult u as soon as possible.kindly send ur address and ph.no on ishaarora16@ymail.com09312407204(my papa's numbr)thanx in advanceISHA ARORA

Sir,I read ur article,My father is not a diabetic and have kidney problem with createnine 7.2. Doctor has suggested for dialysis but we know its very expensive plus life long process. Please let me know your address for treatment and charges as well.Also let me know if we can continue our medicine with ur treatment or not. my mail id is vini.in.vinayak@gmail.com. Please reply as soon as possible.

sir, i mavinash kaushik from aligarh.doctor told me that i have a 7mm stone in left kidney.so plzzz tell me wht should i do?plzzzz plzzz reply me.....m waiting......plzzzz plzzzz plzzzzz.... reply...avinashkaushik59@yahoo.com09259519738

sir, i mavinash kaushik from aligarh.doctor told me that i have a 7mm stone in left kidney.so plzzz tell me wht should i do?plzzzz plzzz reply me.....m waiting......plzzzz plzzzz plzzzzz.... reply...avinashkaushik59@yahoo.com09259519738

Sir,My husband has poly cystic kidney disease in both side.Last 5 years he had been taking antihypertensive medicine.BP is controlled with this.creatine-1.54,urea-23,Rt.kidney size-19.2cm & Lt kidney-18cm.This is the latest report.It is a heridetory disease. His father also had the same.We would like to cure the kidney naturally.Kindly send the details.My e-mail ID nprathibha75@rediffmail.com.

I am aged 44. Having kidney problems since 2007 when it was detected. Now the creatinine level is 2.8. No diabetics. Taking BP tabs and homeopathic medicines. BP is under control. I request for a daily diet to keep everything under control. esp., I want to know if taking rice water regularly is ok or not which is our daily food. Awaiting your reply to hlr.diamond1@gmail.com SV RAJAN

I am Manjunath Swamy from Bangalore. My father ia 83 years old, bp and diabetic from last 10 years. His creatinine is about 3.8 he is on insulin. please suggest me the diet chart for him as he is aged person and he refuses to go to doctor or for diayalisis and what medicines will suit him or how to contact you.

Dear Sir,Your information seems like the only hope as my brother,age-45, has createnine level as 5.8.He is diabetic and has Blood pressure too.He is on medication.We have started Homepathic medicine too since 2 days.Is there any chance to avoid Dialysis?My email id is alka.patta@gmail.comMobile-9891476744Looking forward to hear from you.

Sir my son is nineteen months old we have under gone dmsa scan it shows he is having reflux grade 5 in left and grade 3 in right his left kidney function is 7percent and right kidney function is 93 sir please suggest me what to do is there any way you can help us

dear sir,i am 22,i have constipation.i have latrine in once in a 3 days.i have clear urine.is it any kidney problem?i have no diabeties and pressure problem.plz help my emai is rinishaw7@gmail.com.rima

respected sir, my father age is 54yrs and he has diabetis and blood pressure his creatinine is 3.7 can u plz suggest me with food chart and precaution to be taken against kidney failure plz help my email is mayuri_sandhya@yahoo.in

sir,my name is manoj from a state. i suffering kidney disease since 1.5 year, problem in urine going proteins. now using tablets. Dytor,Maxepa,Target. what can i do now to care off my kidney. in eating food i am non-vegetarian and Drinking L----. what can eat in food tell me. dundish_m6@yahoo.in.

Dear Sirs,My Name if Thejraj, aged 68 years and suffering from Kidney problems from July 2008 and from that time to till time i am taking dialysis weekly 2 times from Local KIMS Hospital, Bangalore, i am facing urinal problems as i am taking FRUSENEX-100 tablet for more urin, but urin passing is less, as totalyy liquid i am taking 700ml per day, not eating rice, morning 1/2 apple eating. HB is 9.6%, Creatine is 4.4 and Urea is 63Topass more urine what tablets to be use, please advice me. and also wants to do less Dialysis weekly 1 from presently 2 times.I am leaving in Bangalore itself. my email ID: manmull@gmail.com

Sir , My wife is 59 years old and has pain in lower part of abdomen. Her Craetinine level has been detected as 5.3 and Urea is a70. Could you pls let us know if Dialysis is the only answer to her treatment ..

Sir, My mother, age 47, has got kidney problem due to diabetes, she hasn't gone for dialysis but doctors says that she will soon need dialysis. I would like to follow the naturopathy treatment. My email address is raikwar.ajay@gmail.com.

sir my father is suffering frm kidney disese,he his creatine level is 4.5,doctor has suggested dialysis,but it cost very high and i hv readed ur article i want ur advice..sir i will like to follow naturopathy treatment.plz help me sir, my email id is lucky_iitm@yahoo.co.in

My father is having renal problem since 4 years. recently his creatine level is increased to about 3.5. He is diabetic since 30 years and 68 yrs old. Could you please advice treatment to avoid daialysis in future.

HiMy father is having kidney problem from one and half month. Creatin level is between 2.5 to 3.9. Dialysis is been on for 9 sittings until now. All the other levels r ok. He is unable to eat from two months cos of vomiting sensation. Could u please help us. Contact number is 9966011111Email. merlavamsi@yahoo.com

My wife age 64 is ill with creatine level 5.6 and urea is 60. Her diet is no salt and potasium ( potasium 5.2)less vegetables. since 3 months.Can you suggest vegetables suited to her, Sir.Dialysis was suggested .

My father age 69 is having kidney poblem which was identified when we reports on 31.12.2010 his both kiney size is reduce nd his creatin level is 5 and blood urea is 165. He has no diabitis. Please suggest ur treatment and provide me ur contact details.

Hi,Its interesting to learn that there are ways out of dialysis for people suffering from kidney problems. My father has been suffering with diabeties for the last 6-7 years and has not taken good care of his health. Recently he has been complaining of all the symptoms relating to kidney issues and hence, took him to the doc. We have been advised that his both kidneys have failed and has high blood pressure. Not to forget his sugar levels. We would love to provide him with your treatment. Can you pls reply to my e-mail id manju922@rediffmail.comLooking forward to hear from you, Thanks

respcted sir,namaskarmy wife aged 33 has got left kidney non functional.right kidney is almost ok with puj obstruction.creatin level is 0.97. doctor has suggested to remove left kidney alongwith clearing of puj obstruction of right kidney.Can naturopathy cure the left kidney.if yes, how long the treatment will last?kindly guide me at 09893396493 or sanjaybhawsar@yahoo.com

Dear Sir,My father is suffering with high creatinine.He is undergoing treatment for that in the last two test creatinine level is decreased to 4.0 to 3.9 & from 3.9 to 3.2. but yesterday he went for test now his creatine is increased to 3.9 iam very much afraid for that kindly send me your valuble sugestion & diet for my dad .My Mail ID: swathi.doll22@gmail.com

i also need your address and phone number as my mother has having kidney failure problem.So i can contact to you as her condition is not good these days. she is on homeopathy but thesee days she is not well.id:sarikakanchna@gmail.com

i studied all the details about the treatment of diabets and kidney failure .sir my father is having sugar he is having the problem of kidney failure we are taking the treatment so we are planning to take the treatment of urs so send ur address to chaitanya.reddy.kowkuntla@gmail.com or 09348848348,09347234569,9676556565

Dear Doctor,My father is 73 years old and he is under medication for Renal disease since 5 months. His condition is getting bad now. His creatinine is 5.46 now and urea is 178 and he has high oedema on legs till knees and breathing trouble now. His GFR seems like 10% only. Is there any way to keep him away from dialysis? If there is any way and make him better then please let me know. Please email me - deepakkrajagopal@gmail.com

Hi Doctor my father in law is going under dialysis 2 dialysis per week.Doctor ask us for kidney transplant .his urea is 160 nd creatinine is 8.3 in first dialysis .After 2 dialysis its 70 and 5.4. and 5 dialysis its urea is 136 nd creatinine is 9.4. we are following the diet chart .Let me know ur contact number so dat we can strat the treatment

My brother(age 33) has been diagnosed with kidney disease with creatin level around 6 and urea 90. the cause of the disease has been diagnosed as high bp. his biopsy result revelaed that he has IGA nephropathy. his body condition is staable and his kindey size is also normal.his urine output is around 1200 ml for an input of 1000ml of water.currently he is undergoing dialysis twice a week.his creatine level increases to 5.9 after dialysis and decrease to 3.5 after dialysis.till date he has undergone 7 dialysis.we are in a confused state since his urine output and kidney size is normal.